Joshua Lee Gurney

June 12, 1977 - March 6, 2016

Joshua Lee Gurney was born in Des Moines Iowa, on June 12, 1977, the son of Kelsey Burkheimer and Vickie (Gurney) Fisher. Joshua graduated from Pleasantville High School Class of 1995. Joshua worked as a drywall specialist for Timberline Diversified and was a diesel mechanic at Majestic Truck Services in Altoona, Iowa. In his free time, he enjoyed wood working and mechanics. Joshua was good at many trades including carpentry. Joshua enjoyed going to and participating in the Enduro races, fishing and spent extra time spoiling his niece, Ella. Joshua took great pride in the time he spent with his friends and family and did not miss a chance to go mudding or enjoying a relaxing evening sharing stories sitting around a bon fire with his loved ones. Joshua passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home in Pleasantville, Iowa, at the age of 38 years old. He will be greatly missed by his loving mother; Vickie Fisher, siblings; Jason Gurney, Jeremy (Melissa) Gurney, Misti Fisher all of Des Moines, Shelley Hudson of Ohio, Lori Guerra of Ohio, Melissa Collins of Des Moines, Debbie Rogers of Des Moines, Mike Fisher of Des Moines, Teresa Weaver of Des Moines, Tammy Raitt of Carlisle, his favorite niece; Ella Grace, his grandparents; Ed and Dee Gurney of Idaho, and countless family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; Kelsey Burkheimer, his step father; Kermit Fisher, and his grandmother Patricia Evans. Funeral services for Joshua will begin at 1:00 P.M., Saturday March 12, 2016, at Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville. Prior to services a visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 11, 2016 with Joshua's family present from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., at the Winfield Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Joshua’s memory has been established for the family to determine at a later date. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting with services.